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German Navy
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The German Navy (German: Deutsche Marine, pronounced [ˈdɔʏtʃə maˈʁiːnə] ⓘ) is part of the unified Bundeswehr (Federal Defense), the German Armed Forces. The German Navy was originally known as the Bundesmarine (Federal Navy) from 1956 to 1995, when Deutsche Marine (German Navy) became the official name with respect to the 1990 incorporation of the East German Volksmarine (People's Navy). It is deeply integrated into the NATO alliance. Its primary mission is protection of Germany's territorial waters and maritime infrastructure as well as sea lines of communication. Apart from this, the German Navy participates in peacekeeping operations, and renders humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. It also participates in anti-piracy operations.[2]
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German Navy | |
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Marine | |
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Founded | 2 January 1956; 68 years ago (1956-01-02) |
Country | ![]() |
Type | Navy |
Size | 15,300 personnel (April 2024)[1] 65 ships 56 aircraft |
Part of | Bundeswehr |
Headquarters of the German Navy | Rostock (Navy Command) |
Motto(s) | Wir. Dienen. Deutschland. (We. Serve. Germany.) |
March | "Gruß an Kiel [de]" |
Anniversaries | 14 June |
Engagements | |
Website | marine.de |
Commanders | |
Inspector of the Navy | Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack |
Deputy Inspector of the Navy | Vice Admiral Rainer Brinkmann |
Chief of Staff | Rear Admiral Frank Martin Lenski [de] |
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Ensign | ![]() |